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GF08 XHW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,784 mi
Last recorded122,784 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XHW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 122,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,475 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,981 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,068 miles

rear under body covered

under body covers fitted front to rear

Fail 30 Jan 2020 75,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear under body covered

under body covers fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 66,304 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,393 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,470 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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GF08 XHW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF08 XHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 XHW registered?

GF08 XHW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is GF08 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 XHW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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